Katherine Scott
Traveller reporter
Katherine Scott is a reporter and digital producer with Traveller.
The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays
Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.
- by Katherine Scott
The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer
Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?
- by Katherine Scott
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Earthquakes
Several dead, trapped, hundreds injured after violent earthquake
A state of emergency has been declared in Vanuatu. Australia has sent search and rescue and emergency medical teams.
- by Alasdair Pal, Kirsty Needham and Katherine Scott
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Hotel reviews
The verdict on Melbourne’s luxe new hotel with knockout dining
The 1980s called, and it wants its Jarrah back. But seriously, those deep, reddish tones are a beautiful base for design firm Kennedy Nolan’s vision.
- by Katherine Scott
Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel
Casa Malca, the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar, isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.
- by Katherine Scott
Free return flights and major discounts: Airlines’ Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales
Major airlines are embracing the US phenomenon of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts spanning many popular routes from Australia.
- by Katherine Scott
Sydney Airport’s T2 to finally get new security scanners, bag drop facility
Passengers will no longer need to remove laptops from carry-on bags for Virgin and Jetstar domestic flights as part of a $200 million upgrade.
- by Katherine Scott
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Hotel reviews
Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem
Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.
- by Katherine Scott
Opinion
Travel tips
Being travel planner for a group holiday is a pain. It just got easier
A group trip with friends resulted in me doing months of research, messy text threads, payment chasing and answering the same questions over and over. Relief is here.
- by Katherine Scott
Bound for Australia: Cathay unveils new business class, premium economy
Sliding suite-privacy doors, the largest screens to date, preset movie and meal modes, and an art gallery in the skies.
- by Katherine Scott
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